SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE

metrics 2024

Driving Change in Health Care Through Social Work Scholarship

Introduction

SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE is a premier peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, focusing on the dynamic intersection of social work practices and health care systems. With an impressive track record spanning from 1975 to 2024, this journal plays a pivotal role in advancing the scholarship and practice of social work within medical settings. It is recognized for its strong impact in the field, reflected in its commendable positioning in multiple categories, achieving Q1 status in Community and Home Care and Q2 rankings in both Psychiatry and Mental Health and Social Work. Researchers and professionals will find valuable insights and current trends that address crucial issues such as mental health support, community care strategies, and health policy implications, thereby enhancing their understanding and effectiveness in the field. While currently not offering open access options, the rigorous standards of this publication ensure that each contribution is a reliable resource for advancing knowledge and practice. Join a global community of scholars dedicated to improving the integration of social work in health care settings, and contribute to this vital discourse.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.71
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.70
H-Index51
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.31
Influence0.84
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life8.30
Citing Half Life5.70
JCI1.06
Total Documents1202
WOS Total Citations1536
SCIMAGO Total Citations3852
SCIMAGO SELF Citations363
Scopus Journal Rank0.71
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.26
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.47
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.89

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Community and Home Care in Nursing
Rank #7/40
Percentile 82.50
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #259/567
Percentile 54.32
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 14/91
Percentile 85.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 12/91
Percentile 86.81
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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